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February 2014 A 22 year old man who has muscular dystrophy applied to us for help to fund a portable folding hoist. Despite his deteriorating condition this young man tries to be as independent as possible and likes to visit friends and family and stay overnight with them. He has suffered many falls both inside and outside of his home and it has proved difficult to transfer him back to his wheelchair. Having this equipment will increase his life greatly and give him the freedom to join in many other activities. ACT were pleased to pledge £500.
February 2014 A gentleman who suffered a serious motorcycle accident that caused him to lose an arm and a leg, applied to us for assistance to fund a specialist Infra Red Remote Control unit to be fitted into his car. The provision of this specialist piece of equipment that has many functions including activating lights and wipers, in conjunction with an intensive course of instruction by a Driving Assessment Centre, will enable him to regain his independence and drive safely. ACT were delighted to be able to help with a pledge.
January 2014 We received an application from an elderly lady who is a bilateral amputee with many other health conditions. She is reliant on carers for all aspects of her daily care, is wheelchair dependent and is confined to the downstairs of her home. Her OT has recommended a specialist hydrotilt chair which will provide her with a greater level of comfort and mean that she will no longer have to spend her afternoons in bed which, until now, has been giving her relief from pressure sores, etc. ACT were pleased to be able to pledge a donation of £1,500 towards the chair.
January 2014 Bedford & District Cerebral Palsy Society (BDCPS) is a registered charity that provides activities for children and young people under 25 who have cerebral palsy and other complex physical, learning and often life-limiting disabilities. Responding to local needs they have evolved and expanded their services to include an advice line, play schemes, youth clubs, residential activities, short breaks, support groups and advocacy for parents and carers. Their application to ACT was for funding towards a new project, "Sweet Pea". The aim of the new project is to provide support and play opportunities to families with a newly diagnosed child and their siblings (under 5 years) and their specific request was for funding to purchase the specialist play equipment required. ACT were delighted to pledge £1,000.
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